Evolution and Ecology - Master

From winter semester 24/25, enrolment in the first semester will no longer be possible, as the degree programme will be discontinued and replaced by the degree programme "Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution".

• Bachelor's degree in biology or closely related subject with a final grade of 2.50 or better.
• English language skills (see next field for details)
• International applicants without a German-language university entrance qualification must prove German language skills (see next field for details)

• The languages of study and examination in the Master's program are English, and, to a smaller extent, German (elective classes).
• English language skills must be proven by TOEFL (79), or IELTS 6.5, or native English speaker, or English-language bachelor's degree (from a country with English as an official language), or Cambridge Certificate FCA, CAE, CPE (level B2). Skills can also be proven by English as a first foreign language consistently up to the Abitur (final mark "gut" or better).
• International applicants without a German-language university entrance qualification must provide evidence of German language skills by DSH1, Telc B1, TestDaF 3333, or Goethe-Zertifikat B1, exclusively.

It is a so-called "mono-master", i.e. the study is done in one scientific subject.

The master's program in Evolution and Ecology imparts knowledge on the origin, evolution and maintenance of complex, biological systems in time (current - historical) and space (local - global) and integrates processes from the genetic level to the organism and biocenosis. Basic synthetic principles as well as applied, environmentally relevant aspects are taught. At the core of the program is an in-depth scientific examination of the evolution of organisms and the importance of their interactions in their environment.

Languages of study are German and English.

Further information can be found in the course flyer.

For more information on the "MSc Evolution and Ecology", please see the course flyer.

The Department of Biology achieves excellent results in all Germany-wide university rankings, both in teaching and research. Results can be found hier (registration required).

See also the Biology webpage.

All further information about the study program "MSc Evolution and Ecology" can be found here.

Information from the Biology Department on studying abroad can be found here.

Optional time abroad
You may choose to spend some time abroad as part of any study program. You should start planning it 12 to 18 months before your departure. 
Here you will find general information and advice on studying abroad. In addition, some departments have their own subject-specific services providing information on studying abroad.

In the winter semester 2023/24, the Department of Biology has approximately 1450 students enrolled for all degrees. The enrollees are distributed among the following degree programs, among others:

All further information as well as the module handbook for the program can be found here.

Here you can find the study and examination regulations of the MSc Evolution and Ecology

Information about possible career fields can be found on the biology website.

Further information:

academics

http://www.vbio.de

Advice and internships
The University’s Career Service assists with careers orientation and getting started in your profession. Jobs and internships can be found in the Praxisportal.

Following the master's degree, students have the opportunity to pursue a doctorate. Information about the doctorate can be found on the websites of the Faculty of Science.

Here you can find all information about the alumni Tübingen.